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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Pursuit," at whose home do Bailey and the reveurs stay in New York?
(a) Lorena's.
(b) August's.
(c) William's.
(d) Elizabeth's.

2. What does Bailey smell when he reaches the circus on November 1, 1902?
(a) Acrid smoke.
(b) Something metallic.
(c) Something burned and wet.
(d) Caramel and woody smoke.

3. In "Beautiful Pain," what sits upon the two of hearts on the mantel in Marco's room?
(a) Silver nugget.
(b) Gold nugget.
(c) Gold band.
(d) Silver band.

4. In 1902, how long ago was Tsukiko's game?
(a) 83 years.
(b) 72 years.
(c) 104 years.
(d) 118 years.

5. What does Bailey knock into as he takes a winding path around the animals in "Suspended"?
(a) Fox.
(b) Polar bear.
(c) Raven.
(d) Zebra.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Pool of Tears," what are patrons instructed to take when they enter a tent that has a ceiling covered with open black umbrellas?

2. When did Chandresh died?

3. What color suit is purchased for Bailey in "Escapement"?

4. Why does Widget think Mr. A. H. is old?

5. What does the fortune teller use to read the future in "Fates Foretold"?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did the Burgess sisters always excel at what they did?

2. How does Thiessen die?

3. In "The Lovers," what do the figures look like that are as still as statues?

4. How is the anniversary celebration different from the circus itself?

5. In "Impasse," how does Celia say that the competition will end?

6. What is the circus like on All Hallows' Eve?

7. Why does Hector wait in the hall for Celia in "Technicalities?

8. How do Bailey, Poppet, and Widget escape a room resembling a large metal birdcage?

9. Who is memorialized by the circus clock?

10. Who does Bailey meet at the train station in Concord?

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